Barrister Fiona Clark’s presentation will set out all the legal ‘problem areas’ in a contract which are usually unknown to people who do not have legal qualifications and are even unknown to lawyers who do not specialise in construction.

Barrister Fiona Clark’s presentation will set out all the legal ‘problem areas’ in a contract which are usually unknown to people who do not have legal qualifications and are even unknown to lawyers who do not specialise in construction.

Maiya McKenna’s presentation will largely focus on her work on the Larrakia Cultural Centre while touching on themes of practicing in the Top End and what it’s like to emerge in a regional / remote location.

Maiya McKenna’s presentation will largely focus on her work on the Larrakia Cultural Centre while touching on themes of practicing in the Top End and what it’s like to emerge in a regional / remote location.

In this talk, Simon Scally focusses on the lessons learned working on housing projects over a 30 year timespan. Simon began working with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in the 1990s and BAC constructed 100 homes on outstations (homelands) around Maningrida in central Arnhem land.

In this talk, Simon Scally focusses on the lessons learned working on housing projects over a 30 year timespan. Simon began working with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in the 1990s and BAC constructed 100 homes on outstations (homelands) around Maningrida in central Arnhem land.

Bianca's presentation will cover some of the basic practice management processes and metrics that work at any scale. And yes, there will be (brief) discussion on the importance of timesheets, but don't let that deter you.

Bianca's presentation will cover some of the basic practice management processes and metrics that work at any scale. And yes, there will be (brief) discussion on the importance of timesheets, but don't let that deter you.

Alastair Flynn of Woods Bagot and Klara Marosszeky of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company will speak about the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Forestry Building restoration.

Alastair Flynn of Woods Bagot and Klara Marosszeky of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company will speak about the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Forestry Building restoration.

Join professor Anthony Burke in an exploration of resilience and renewal with a Vital twist. In this lecture, Anthony will explore the idea of vitality in Architecture, discussing some of the models of renewal he’s seen come to life through his experiences with home owners across Australia, and opening up space for speculation on ways in which to frame concepts like resilience and consequently the role of architecture in our regional futures.

Join professor Anthony Burke in an exploration of resilience and renewal with a Vital twist. In this lecture, Anthony will explore the idea of vitality in Architecture, discussing some of the models of renewal he’s seen come to life through his experiences with home owners across Australia, and opening up space for speculation on ways in which to frame concepts like resilience and consequently the role of architecture in our regional futures.

This session will lead to an understanding of the concept of circularity in design and construction. Attendees will learn to identify and explain the three key principles of circularity, define a ‘Circularity Score’ and identify high performing products. An understanding of how to apply this knowledge to projects will also be gained.

This session will lead to an understanding of the concept of circularity in design and construction. Attendees will learn to identify and explain the three key principles of circularity, define a ‘Circularity Score’ and identify high performing products. An understanding of how to apply this knowledge to projects will also be gained.

This presentation will cover a range of building types and their technical paint requirements.

This presentation will cover a range of building types and their technical paint requirements.

Architect Michi Moses, recipient of the 2023 Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship, presents findings from her research into cohousing as a response to Australia’s housing crisis. Her report, We're All in This Together, explores how cohousing can foster community, sustainability, and affordability through shared resources, participatory decision-making, and environmentally conscious design.

Architect Michi Moses, recipient of the 2023 Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship, presents findings from her research into cohousing as a response to Australia’s housing crisis. Her report, We're All in This Together, explores how cohousing can foster community, sustainability, and affordability through shared resources, participatory decision-making, and environmentally conscious design.

The general public is invited to join us for a bite of afternoon tea and an engaging conversation moderated by RAA president Tim Lee.

You’re welcome to come along on a short walk afterwards too - following the panel discussion, we will move on to view ‘Between Mountains’, a local mural project by Lymesmith not normally visible to the public.

As we get closer to the CONTEXT event in Canberra, ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend will reflect on her experience in the role and her significant contribution to the built environment of Australia’s Capital. 

As we get closer to the CONTEXT event in Canberra, ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend will reflect on her experience in the role and her significant contribution to the built environment of Australia’s Capital. 

Hal Guida and Michael Jasper will discuss the concepts behind the selection of speakers for the RAA’s upcoming Canberra event: Exchanging Ideas in Context. Both with background and experience of planning and design with Canberra as Context, and through the views of practice and the academy, they will expand upon the line-up of speakers examining implications of change to Form through Growth.

Hal Guida and Michael Jasper will discuss the concepts behind the selection of speakers for the RAA’s upcoming Canberra event: Exchanging Ideas in Context. Both with background and experience of planning and design with Canberra as Context, and through the views of practice and the academy, they will expand upon the line-up of speakers examining implications of change to Form through Growth.

3D printing has seen a rapid rise in popularity, moving beyond plastic objects to fabricating entire houses. While numerous completed projects are emerging worldwide, including in Australia, there is still limited guidance on how architects can translate their designs into this innovative fabrication technique. What are the opportunities, challenges, and essential do’s and don’ts of 3D printing houses?

3D printing has seen a rapid rise in popularity, moving beyond plastic objects to fabricating entire houses. While numerous completed projects are emerging worldwide, including in Australia, there is still limited guidance on how architects can translate their designs into this innovative fabrication technique. What are the opportunities, challenges, and essential do’s and don’ts of 3D printing houses?

In this presentation, Wayne Black, Architect & Accredited Expert Determiner, will explore various ADR methods and demonstrate how a Dispute Resolution Specialist (as a non-lawyer) can assist in resolving disputes without legal proceedings. By leveraging industry expertise and conflict resolution skills, such specialists provide a valuable alternative to litigation, offering efficient and tailored solutions for construction and architectural conflicts. 

In this presentation, Wayne Black, Architect & Accredited Expert Determiner, will explore various ADR methods and demonstrate how a Dispute Resolution Specialist (as a non-lawyer) can assist in resolving disputes without legal proceedings. By leveraging industry expertise and conflict resolution skills, such specialists provide a valuable alternative to litigation, offering efficient and tailored solutions for construction and architectural conflicts.